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Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku — Season 1
- Apr 13, 2018First aired
- 11 episodesin this season
- 23mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01
23mNarumi and Hirotaka Meets Again, and...Following a painful breakup with her boyfriend, Narumi Momose made the decision to seek a new career. Fate intervened when she unexpectedly encountered her childhood friend, Hirotaka Nifuji, at her new workplace. Narumi, attempting a casual introduction, mentioned their shared interest in otaku culture. However, Hirotaka seemed to have something more significant he wished to share with her.Apr 13, 20186.5Apr 13, 201823m6.502
23mAre We Now Dating?Narumi and Hirotaka’s friendship, once built on shared passions for otaku culture, had blossomed into something more. Yet, a subtle shift occurred; Narumi grew withdrawn, finding herself increasingly uncomfortable and actively avoiding Hirotaka. Their colleagues, Hanako Koyanagi, a vibrant cosplayer, and Taro Kabakura, a man of quiet, unassuming enthusiasm for all things otaku, observed this change. Concerned, they offered gentle counsel.Apr 20, 20186.3Apr 20, 201823m6.303
23mSales Event and Gamers MeetupHirotaka invited Narumi to his home after work, but something shifted in her demeanor as they left. During their walk, she drifted into recollections of childhood, yet confessed to not remembering the genesis of their friendship. Hirotaka listened, a shadow of sadness crossing his face.Apr 27, 20189.0Apr 27, 201823m9.004
23mIs Mature Love as Difficult?A disagreement flared between Hanako and Kabakura one evening after work, during a casual outing for drinks. Hanako found herself increasingly troubled; she had anticipated their relationship would be effortless, a given, due to their shared passion for otaku culture. Watching them, Narumi was struck by a vivid recollection of her own past relationship.May 4, 20189.0May 4, 201823m9.005
23mIntroducing Naoya and Gamers Meetup (Part II)Hanako and Kabakura observed Narumi's animated conversation with a Starbucks barista, and a flicker of suspicion began to cross their faces. It transpired, however, that the young man she was engaging with was Naoya Nifuji, Hirotaka’s younger brother. Subsequently, the three of them found themselves gathered at Hirotaka's residence.May 11, 201810.0May 11, 201823m10.006
23mBleak ChristmasThe year draws to a close, and with it, the approach of Christmas, a time of hurried preparations for all. Hanako confided in Narumi that last year's Christmas had been particularly bleak, and she held little hope for a brighter celebration this time. Elsewhere, Kabakura found himself consumed by the demands of his work.May 18, 201810.0May 18, 201823m10.007
23mOnline Gaming and Their Respective NightsThey gathered online for a game, but as they waited within the virtual world for Hirotaka, a rare foe materialized unexpectedly. Narumi, Hanako, and Kabakura, lacking the strength to overcome it alone, found themselves in peril until a rescuer appeared.May 25, 20189.0May 25, 201823m9.008
23mWeakness is Thunder and Years of InsecurityHirotaka inquired of Kabakura about their dynamic when unobserved, specifically concerning Hanako. Kabakura replied that they mirrored the relationship between Hirotaka and Narumi. However, Hirotaka remained unconvinced, and as they walked home, he suggested a different perspective to Narumi.Jun 1, 201810.0Jun 1, 201823m10.009
23mGo Out on a Date with Me!Hirotaka invites Narumi on a date, but she finds it difficult to shed her usual, intensely focused demeanor. He gently suggests she try a more conventional approach, and they decide to embark on an outing where all things related to their shared passions are deliberately left behind.Jun 8, 201810.0Jun 8, 201823m10.010
23mIntroducing Kou-kun and Online Gaming RevengeDuring his workday, Naoya observed a customer deeply engrossed in a game. It was the same online game he himself had played previously. He attempted to strike up a conversation, but the customer offered a quick apology and began to gather their belongings, preparing to depart.Jun 15, 201810.0Jun 15, 201823m10.011
23mLove Is Hard for OtakuOn the final day of their break, Narumi walked to Hirotaka’s house, her mind filled with imagined reactions to her surprise visit. She pictured his expression, the way he might respond to her unexpected appearance. Yet, when she lifted the bell's handle, the door remained silent, unanswered.Jun 22, 201810.0Jun 22, 201823m10.0
